Monument record MDR8131 - Ridge and furrow near the Dove Bridge, Doveridge
Type and Period (5)
- RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- DRAINAGE DITCH (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FLOOD DEFENCES (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- CAUSEWAY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Stuart to Georgian - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A walkover survey in 1994 established extensive ridge and furrow earthworks to the east and north of Dove Bridge. (1)
An assessment has shown a number of archaeological features exist around the medieval crossing point of the River Dove. To the north and south of Dove Bridge, substantial traces of medieval ridge and furrow, later drainage ditches, floodbanks, causeways and 18th century field boundaries, are visible on the floodplain. An auger survey was conducted on the floodplain adjacent to the River Dove on its eastern side, where a palaeochannel had been detected. Evidence suggests that the palaeochannel is at least earlier than the surviving Medieval bridge. (1-2)
Medieval ridge and furrow earthworks were also identified in this area during an aerial photographic mapping survey, which was carried out in 2009/10, using photographs dating to 1948. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR19058 Unpublished document: Challis, K, Morris, T & Woodhouse, G. 1994. A564(T) Doveridge Bypass Archaeological Assessment. pp 36-39, fig. 9..
- <2> SDR19037 Unpublished document: Challis, K & Howard, A (NUCL). 1995. A564 (T) Doveridge Bypass. Archaeological Evaluation.. pp 18-20, fig.6..
- <3> SDR21002 Digital data: Archaeological Research Services (ARS) Ltd. 2009/2010. Aerial Photographic Mapping Survey carried out as part of an Aggregates Resource Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 11075 34569 (1052m by 864m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DOVERIDGE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- EDR1733
- EDR1715
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2020 8:49PM